The New Year's Eve Meme
In 2014, I gained: A couple new friends. One through work, the other through my classic movie meet up.
I lost: the Chicago Cub earmuffs John gave me for my November 2013 birthday. I miss them.
I stopped: reading Gone with the Wind. The book moves more slowly than I remembered. I just couldn't get into it.
I started: working out with a trainer.
I was hugely satisfied by: the steps I've made toward remodeling my bathroom.
And frustrated by: my cousin Rose. It's hard to love someone, but not want to hang around witht hem.
I am so embarrassed that I: am such a bad housekeeper
Once again, I: enjoyed a peaceful holiday season with friends, rather than a stressful one with family
Once again, I did not: meet my financial and weight goals
The biggest physical difference between me last December and this December is: I feel healthier
The biggest psychological difference between me last December and this December is: I think I better understand how to reach my goals
I loved spending time: with my good old cat, Joey. He's a feline senior citizen, probably 18 years old, and I treasure the time we have left together. (He's cuddled up beside me as write this.)
Why did I spend even two minutes: checking social media?
I should have spent more time: on the exercise bike
I regret buying: this futon
I will never regret buying... even though with that money I could have ... any airline ticket/my debt
I ...way too much. drink Coke
I didn’t... enough. exercise
... drove me crazy. My cousin Rose, regrettably.
The most relaxing place I went was my birthday trip to Las Vegas
Why did I go to ... sorry, I got nothing for this
The best thing I did for someone else was fly out to Los Angeles to spend time with my oldest friend
The best thing I did for myself my birthday trip to Las Vegas
The best thing someone did for me ... I'm so lucky in my friends and the way they come through for me when I need them. It's hard to choose one thing.
The one thing I’d like to do again, but do it better .... there was a mistake I made at work -- an error in judgement -- that I'd love to take back.
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
It's hard to second-guess the things that happen at work, isn't it? Sometimes I want a do-over.
ReplyDeleteGone With The Wind is one of my most favorite books. And, yes it can move rather slowly.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you!
You sound very wise in your answers, like you are growing. That's a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI started a few books this year that were just too much to finish.
ReplyDeleteGood Friends can really make life bearable, and so can taking time out for yourself - like going out to Vegas. Happy New Year to you!
ReplyDeleteHow did you hook up with a trainer? I'm honestly curious: this is something I need to figure out this year.
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